Embark on your journey to become a master Leatherworker in World of Warcraft Classic with our comprehensive guide. Leatherworking is a vital profession, allowing you to craft essential armor and gear from the hides of beasts you encounter throughout Azeroth. Paired seamlessly with Skinning, Leatherworking becomes even more efficient, providing you with a direct source of materials. While purchasing materials from the Auction House is an option, mastering Skinning alongside Leatherworking will not only save you gold but also immerse you deeper into the crafting experience of Classic WoW.
If you’re still on your path to level 60 or starting a new character, consider utilizing a leveling guide like Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide to accelerate your journey and make the most of your time in Azeroth.
Essential Shopping List for Leatherworking
Note: Vendors specializing in Leatherworking Supplies, conveniently located near trainers, are your go-to for threads, dyes, and salt. Stock up on these essentials as you progress through the ranks of Leatherworking.
Cataclysm Classic Player?
For those venturing into Cataclysm Classic, remember that significant changes have been implemented. Utilize our dedicated Cataclysm Leatherworking Leveling Guide to navigate trainer locations and updated recipes specific to Cataclysm.
Finding Your Classic Leatherworking Trainer
To begin your Leatherworking apprenticeship, you must reach level 5 and locate a Leatherworking trainer. City guards are your best resource for pinpointing trainer locations; simply ask, and they’ll mark it on your map with a red flag.
Horde Leatherworking Trainers:
Alliance Leatherworking Trainers:
Apprentice Leatherworking (Skill Level 1-75)
Leveling 1-55
- Target Range: 1-55 or 20-55
- Recipe: 40x Light Armor Kit
- Materials: 40 Light Leather
Crafting Light Armor Kits is the most efficient way to rapidly advance your Leatherworking skill in these initial stages. Light Leather is abundant from low-level beasts, making this process straightforward and resource-friendly.
Journeyman Leatherworking (Skill Level 75-150)
To progress beyond skill level 75, you must become a Journeyman Leatherworker. This requires finding an Expert Leatherworking trainer, achievable once you reach level 10.
Horde Journeyman Trainers:
Alliance Journeyman Trainers:
Leveling 55-137
- Target Range: 55-137
- Recipe: 40x Fine Leather Belt
- Materials: 240 Light Leather, 80 Coarse Thread
Fine Leather Belts offer a solid path to leveling within this range. If you’ve been diligently skinning, consider crafting Cured Medium Hide if you have Medium Hide available or if it’s economically priced at the Auction House.
Tip: Retain both the Fine Leather Belts and Cured Medium Hides you craft. They are components in creating Dark Leather Belts, which can be useful for further skill progression or for sale.
Expert Leatherworking (Skill Level 150-225)
Reaching Expert Leatherworker status requires level 20 and Leatherworking skill of 125. Seek out Expert Leatherworking trainers to continue your advancement.
Expert Leatherworking trainers can be found at:
Leveling 137-205
- Target Range: 137-155
- Recipe: 7x Heavy Leather
- Materials: 35 Medium Leather
Crafting Heavy Leather offers a quick boost in skill points. Alternatively, consider the recipe sold by various NPCs for potential cost-effectiveness depending on material prices.
- Target Range: 165-180
- Recipe: 15x Heavy Armor Kit
- Materials: 75 Heavy Leather, 15 Fine Thread
Heavy Armor Kits are a reliable option for this level range, utilizing Heavy Leather effectively.
- Target Range: 190-200
- Recipe: 10x Guardian Gloves
- Materials: 40 Heavy Leather, 10 Cured Heavy Hide, 10 Silken Thread
Guardian Gloves provide a final push towards Artisan level, incorporating Cured Heavy Hide to diversify material usage.
Artisan Leatherworking (Skill Level 225-300) and Specializations
To ascend to Artisan Leatherworking and train beyond skill level 225, you must be level 35 and possess 200 Leatherworking skill. Artisan trainers await to guide you further.
Artisan Leatherworking Trainers:
- Alliance: Drakk Stonehand in Aerie Peak, The Hinterlands (Wildhammer Keep)
- Horde: Hahrana Ironhide in Feralas (Camp Mojache)
Upon reaching Leatherworking skill 225 and character level 40, you unlock Leatherworking Specializations: Dragonscale, Elemental, or Tribal. Each specialization grants access to unique crafting patterns, tailoring to different gear types and playstyles.
- Dragonscale: Specializes in Mail armor.
- Elemental: Focuses on elemental resistance and Leather agility gear.
- Tribal: Centers around Leather intellect & agility gear, including the coveted Devilsaur Armor set.
Explore our dedicated guides for in-depth information on each specialization:
Dragonscale Leatherworking Guide
Elemental Leatherworking Guide
Tribal Leatherworking Guide
Leveling 205-300
- Target Range: 235-250
- Recipe: 15x Nightscape Pants
- Materials: 210 Thick Leather, 60 Silken Thread
Nightscape Pants are an effective way to progress through this segment of Artisan Leatherworking.
Leveling 260-290
- Target Range: 260-290
- Recipe: 33x Wicked Leather Gauntlets
- Materials: 264 Rugged Leather, 33 Black Dye, 33 Rune Thread
Wicked Leather Gauntlets are a prime choice for this level range. The Pattern: Wicked Leather Gauntlets is sold in limited supply by vendors Leonard Porter and Werg Thickblade. Due to its limited availability and long respawn timer, consider checking the Auction House or utilize the alternative recipe below.
Alternative Recipe:
The alternative recipe, Wicked Leather Bracers, requires Leatherworking 265 to learn. To reach this skill level, you may need to craft 6-7 Nightscape Boots using approximately 100-150 Thick Leather.
- Alternative Recipe: 28x Wicked Leather Bracers
- Materials: 224 Rugged Leather, 28 Black Dye, 28 Rune Thread
The Pattern: Wicked Leather Bracers drops from Legashi Rogues in Azshara. With a 5% drop rate, purchasing the pattern from the Auction House might be more efficient than farming.
Leveling 290-300
- Target Range: 290-300
- Recipe: 10x Runic Leather Headband
- Materials: 140 Rugged Leather, 100 Runecloth, 10 Rune Thread
Runic Leather Headbands are your final step to Leatherworking mastery. The Pattern: Runic Leather Headband is sold in limited quantities by Jase Farlane. Similar to other limited supply patterns, availability can be inconsistent, so the Auction House may be a viable alternative.
Alternative Recipes:
Consider these alternative recipes if the Runic Leather Headband pattern is unavailable or too costly:
- Pattern: Wicked Leather Headband: Dropped by Jadefire Tricksters in Felwood (2% drop rate). Auction House purchase is recommended if cheaper than Runecloth.
- World Drop Patterns (Auction House recommended):
Congratulations on achieving Leatherworking skill level 300! Your journey to becoming a master Leatherworker is complete. If you have any feedback or suggestions for improvement, please send feedback.
